Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school in Lambeth. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with additional needs and be a vital part of their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support pupils with a range of special needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH)
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Work 1:1 or in small groups under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO
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Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
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Help create an inclusive, safe, and engaging classroom environment
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Encourage pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
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Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals when needed
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children with SEN (school, care, or youth settings)
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A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
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Available full-time, Monday to Friday during term time
What We Offer:
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Competitive weekly pay (PAYE – no umbrella fees)
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Long-term, stable placement with potential for a permanent role
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Free CPD training (Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEN Strategies)
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A supportive school environment with access to experienced staff
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A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Apply Now!
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children with SEN, submit your CV .
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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